Asahi Kasei celebrates its 100th anniversary with key brands ROICA™, ECOSENSOR™ and RespiGard™

100 years of Asahi Kasei: at ISPO Munich, the Japanese textile specialist will celebrate its iconic textile brands ROICA™, ECOSENSOR™ and RespiGard™ with many innovative products from leading international brands.

2022 is a special time for Asahi Kasei as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. Asahi Kasei has achieved growth by constantly transforming its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age, and proactively taking challenges in new fields leveraging its capability to change and its diversity. Asahi Kasei culture of open communication and challenging spirit are precious heritage, embodied in its Group Values of Sincerity, Challenge, and Creativity.

At ISPO Munich 2022, Asahi Kasei will showcase its world of innovation with its three textile brands: ROICA™, ECOSENSOR ™ and RespiGard™.

New this season is the use of the RespiGard™ by Polypore membrane, developed specifically for outdoor apparel. RespiGard™ membranes offer designers and brands a more environmentally friendly option for performance outdoor apparel products. The membrane is based on polypropylene, is recyclable and PFC-free. All RespiGard™ products are Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex certified and are manufactured without the use of solvents or fluorinated chemicals to ensure a low carbon footprint.

Through a patented manufacturing process, RespiGard™ membranes exhibit high levels of breathability and water repellency. Their innovative pore structure is too small for water droplets and hydrophobic substances to penetrate, but has a high porosity that allows airflow and moisture evaporation. In addition, RespiGard™ membranes are particularly quiet and have a soft feel.

When combined with other polypropylene components, RespiGard™ enables the creation of a recyclable mono-material solution for the end of garment life cycle.

To best demonstrate the performance and application possibilities of fabrics made with RespiGard™, ECOSENSOR™ will showcase an ad hoc created outfit from outerwear brand Zerobarracento at its ISPO booth.

Asahi Kasei presents its key brands ROICA™, ECOSENSOR ™ and RespiGard™ at the ISPO Brandnew Area in Hall B2, Booth 102.

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